Her career stumbled after her high-profile activism against LGBTQ rights.
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She went on to an acting career, including on the TV show “Judge Roy Bean.”
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She first drew attention by winning the 1959 Miss Rheingold contest.
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She starred in B movies of the 1940s, 50s, and ‘60s.
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She held the crown in 1970 and went on to become a TV host and entrepreneur.
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She was an attorney who did pro bono work for unjustly incarcerated people.
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She was appointed New York City’s chief consumer watchdog in 1969.
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She appeared in films such as “Girl Happy” with Elvis Presley.